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They kept enemy planes from flying too close to the ground over big cities. If planes could roar in close to the ground they could strafe targets on the ground with the machine guns mounted in their wings, or more accurately drop bombs, or take pictures or otherwise spot things on the ground that the defenders wished to keep secret or undiscovered by the enemy. The barrage balloons were very large, almost the size of a small blimp, and they were tethered to the ground by steel cables. The balloons had to be big to be able to hold up the heavy steel cables. It was actually these steel cables which were their key part. A plane running into one of those cables would slice off a wing and then slam into the ground right away, with no chance for the pilot to bail out. So, where the "barrage" of balloons was thick enough, as over London in 1940, it was effective at keeping the enemy above several hundred feet of altitude over the city.
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When were the barrage balloons first put up in Belfast during the war?
Barrage balloons were used for visability.
Did japan use a hot air balloon in world war 2?
Yes
How many people died in america during war war 2?
2500 at Pearl Harbor 5 from a Japanese balloon bomb in Oregon
Did Israel declare war on Egypt in 1980?
No. Israel was not at war or declaring war on anyone in 1980. In 1981, Israel entered the Lebanese Civil War after a barrage of rockets coming from southern Lebanon under PLO control.
Did they use shotguns during the civil war?
to protect themselves
Who built the first barrage balloon?
The first barrage balloon was built by British engineer Sir Barnes Wallis in 1912. It was designed to defend against aircraft attacks during World War I by creating obstacles in the sky for enemy planes.
What U.S. companies built barrage balloons in World War 2?
the barrage balloon company.went bust in 1946
What term was used for an artillery barrage during World War 1?
An " artillery barrage" was the term
What is something they had in World War 2 and is two words starting with B and B?
Buzz bomb or barrage balloon.
When were the barrage balloons first put up in Belfast during the war?
Barrage balloons were used for visability.
What was the battle of los angeles during World War 2?
The Great Los Angeles Air Raid was an anti-aircraft artillery barrage in 1942, subsequently attributed to a case of "war nerves" likely triggered by a lost weather balloon .
What was a balloon barrage used for in WW2?
During World War II, balloon barrages were used primarily as a defensive measure against enemy aircraft. These large balloons were tethered to the ground by cables, which could potentially damage or destroy attacking planes if they flew into the cables. The aim was to create a physical barrier in the sky, making it more difficult for enemy bombers to approach their targets and thus enhancing air defense capabilities. Balloon barrages were employed in various theaters of the war, particularly in Britain and the Pacific.
Who created the creeping barrage?
The creeping barrage tactic was developed by British military leaders during World War I. It involved a synchronized artillery bombardment ahead of advancing infantry to provide cover and suppress enemy defenses.
What was the hot air balloon used for during the civil war?
the union and theconfederacy
What is a barrage in World War 2?
an artillery attack
Did japan use a hot air balloon in world war 2?
Yes
How many people died in america during war war 2?
2500 at Pearl Harbor 5 from a Japanese balloon bomb in Oregon
